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Peru and Indonesia agree to start negotiations towards trade agreement
31-May-2023     Andina
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has announced the conclusion of the terms of reference for the negotiation of a trade agreement between Peru and Indonesia.
14 IPEF nations forge stronger supply chains to reduce reliance on China
30-May-2023     Mint
In an evident attempt to decrease their dependency on China and prepare for potential future supply chain challenges, 14 nations involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework have reached an agreement.
Canada backs Ukraine's application to join trans-Pacific trade pact
30-May-2023     Reuters
Canada backs Ukraine's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng said.
Iran, Oman moving toward era of investment cooperation: Minister
30-May-2023     Press TV
The investment agreement with Oman secures new access for Iranian firms to invest in the Arab country while managers and specialists from Iranian companies will be able to work in Omani subsidiaries for several years without restrictions.
Lula pledges to defend SMEs in EU-Mercosur deal
30-May-2023     MercoPress
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva insisted that his government's purchases were “non-negotiable” and promised not to give in because it would entail killing the possibility of growth of small and medium-sized companies.
British Secretary of State emphasizes progress in GCC-UK free trade agreement negotiations
29-May-2023     MENAFN
Kemi Badenoch, the recently appointed British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, has expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations for a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-UK free trade agreement.
Kerala: Rubber farmers hold day-night protest demanding MSP for rubber, withdrawal of rubber bill
29-May-2023     News Click
The Kerala Karshaka Sangham held a massive march and day-night protest on May 25 and 26 on various demands of the rubber farmers, including withdrawing from the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) India - ASEAN.
Civil rights groups warn trade talks may hurt efforts to counter discriminatory algorithms
26-May-2023     The Washington Post
A coalition of civil rights and consumer protection groups warned in a letter to President Biden that ongoing trade talks risk eroding efforts to mitigate algorithmic discrimination.
NGO’s urge Colombia to sink investor protection treaties
26-May-2023     Colombia Reports
Investment disputes led to $2.4 billion claims in Colombia.
Analysis: UAE steps up pace of solo trade deals in regional economic race
26-May-2023     Reuters
The United Arab Emirates is increasingly pursuing bilateral trade deals outside of the Saudi-headquartered regional Gulf Cooperation Council, as competition with Riyadh intensifies for economic dominance in the oil-rich region.